Cartoon Metal Band Dethklok Reveal ‘Awaken Australia’ 2025 Tour Dates
Experience a metal show like no other when Dethklok come to town next April.
Animated heavy metal behemoths Dethklok return to our shores in 2025 on their Awaken Australia tour.
The fictional band from the hit Adult Swim animated series Metalocalypse have transformed into a real-life entity that tours the globe performing mind-blowing concerts for captive audiences.
Blending heavy metal riffs with comedic moments, this multi-media spectacular is both brutal and hilarious, capturing the vibe of the series in the real world.
Consisting of Metalocalypse co-creator Brendon Small on guitar and vocals alongside legendary drummer Gene Hoglan, Dethklok are one of the most unique bands in metal history whose immersive shows are a must for any metal fan.
Dethklok’s Awaken Australia tour begins at Melbourne’s The Forum on Friday, April 4 and continues with dates at Sydney’s The Roundhouse on Saturday, April 5, Brisbane’s The Tivoli on Sunday, April 6 and Adelaide’s Hindley Street Music Hall on Tuesday, April 8.
VIP pre-sale tickets are available from 9:30am local time on Thursday, December 12. You can register your interest here. General on-sale begins at 9:30am on Friday, December 13 via dethkloklive.com.
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Along with your standard general admission ticket, Dethklok are offering fans the chance to go behind the scenes with two separate VIP packages. The Dethklok Soundcheck Package includes one ticket to the concert, exclusive access to Dethklok’s soundcheck, a collectable VIP laminate and lanyard and priority venue entry.
The Dethklok Meet & Greet VIP Package includes everything mentioned in the Soundcheck Package along with a special catch-up with Brendon Small and Gene Hoglan.
Whether you go the standard ticket or a VIP package, you’ll be thoroughly entertained by Dethklok, whose live shows are a thrilling mix of hard-hitting metal anthems, spectacular visuals and comedic moments that make for one hell of a concert.
Catch Dethklok at Hindley Street Music Hall on Tuesday, April 8. For full ticketing information visit dethkloklive.com.
Dethklok Awaken Australia 2025 Tour Dates
Friday, April 4 - The Forum, Melbourne
Saturday, April 5 - The Roundhouse, Sydney
Sunday, April 6 - The Tivoli, Brisbane
Tuesday, April 8 - Hindley Street Music Hall, Adelaide
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